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5. Bake 9 to 12 minutes or until set and very light brown. Immediately sprinkle candy mixture over cookies. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/candy-cane-cookies/93832e29-3b4f-4977-ae5a-9820053b254c?nicam4=SocialMedia&nichn 4=Pinterest&niseg4=BettyCrocker&nicreatID4=Post&crlt.pid=camp.Vd2a12ikc0Xg Snowman Cupcakes by Amber Massey These Snowman Cupcakes are perfect for the upcoming holidays. The sugar coating gives a hint of winter and snow. To create your snowman cupcakes you will need to begin by making chocolate cupcakes, iced with vanilla frosting. The next step to creating these delicious cupcakes is to dip your cupcake in sugar. Then place chocolate chips for the snowman’s eyes and mouth and butterscotch chips for the nose. The ingredients are listed below. Enjoy! Chocolate Cupcakes: Ingredients ● 1 cup all-purpose flour ● 1 cup granulated sugar ● ½ cup cocoa ● 1 teaspoon baking powder ● ½ teaspoon baking soda ● ½ teaspoon salt ● ½ teaspoon espresso powder ● ½ cup milk ● ¼ cup vegetable oil ● 1 large egg ● ½ teaspoon vanilla ● ½ cup boiling water Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 325º F. 2. Place cupcake liners in muffin tin. Spray lightly with cooking spray. 3. Add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to